Operation; System Requirements; Software Requirements; Hardware Requirements - XIMEA xiQ series Technical Manual

4.

Operation

For a proper operation of your xiQ camera there are certain requirements that have to be met. You will read more about these
requirements in the following chapters, as well as a description of how to use a xiQ camera.
4.1.

System Requirements

4.1.1.

Software Requirements

The xiQ cameras are compatible with the following operating systems:
• Windows 7 SP1
• Windows 8
• Linux Ubuntu
• MacOS 10.8
All XIMEA cameras are compatible with the most advanced Vision and Image Processing Libraries.
See chapter 5 Software for more information about the options to access a xiQ cameras, as well as a list of currently supported
libraries and frameworks supported in Windows.
4.1.2.

Hardware Requirements

The XIMEA xiQ cameras are compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0. Please note, that the highest performance can only be
achieved by using high performance USB 3.0 ports. Using a USB 2.0 port will lead to a limited frame rate.
Please note details and the most recent info at:
Recommended hardware
4.1.2.1.

System Configuration

Minimum system configuration:
For a basic operation of your xiQ camera with a PC the following minimum system configuration is required. Please note that
bandwidth and processing performance are tied to the hardware configuration and the minimum hardware configuration could
lead to a reduced bandwidth and limited frame rate.
CPU:
RAM:
Disc Space:
Video:
Ports:
xiQ - Technical Manual Version 1.0
http://www.ximea.com/support/wiki/usb3/Compatible_hardware
Intel i3 or better
2GB RAM or more
200 MB of free disc space
NVIDIA or Radeon graphics card 128MB
Motherboard with USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port or PCIe x1-16 Gen 2 slot for compatible USB 3.0 host adapter
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